Assam Rifles

Breakthrough in killing of 2 Assam Rifles personnel in Manipur

September 25, 2025 4:04 am

Member of valley-based insurgent group People’s Liberation Army (PLA) arrested after operation in Imphal West

Non-officers in CAPF, Assam Rifles to get a rank higher at retirement: MHA

May 30, 2025 4:57 am

“Under the guidance of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the MHA has taken a significant decision to confer an honorary rank — one rank higher — on personnel below officer rank in the Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles on the day of their retirement,” the release said.

Knowledge Nugget: How is Assam Rifles and its relocation in Mizoram relevant for UPSC Exam?

March 25, 2025 12:22 pm

Recently, a ceremonial transfer of land between Assam Rifles and Mizoram government took place to mark the relocation of paramilitary force. What is its significance? How is India’s oldest paramilitary force unique? Also, go 'Beyond the Nugget' to learn who is known as the ‘Shivaji of the Northeast’?

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Significant day: Amit Shah on Assam Rifles relocation in Mizoram

March 16, 2025 3:53 am

The transfer itself is slated to take place next month. A memorandum of agreement to finalize this transfer had been signed between the Assam Rifles and Mizoram in October last year.

India begins biometric tracking at Myanmar border; 7,000 crossers registered

February 14, 2025 8:06 am

With resistance continuing against its announcement, the Centre in late December sent communications to the governments of Manipur, Mizoram and Nagaland, directing them to implement an amended and firmer FMR instead.

Mizoram govt, Assam Rifles sign pact for relocating force's bases: CM

October 26, 2024 9:55 pm

As per the agreement, Assam Rifles will retain its 23 Sector headquarters, Mizoram range in Khatla (95.88 acres) and DIG residence near Raj Bhavan at Tuikhuahtlang (0.85 acre), the chief minister added.

Mizoram power minister says convoy stopped, Assam Rifles says electricity cut at its outposts

October 20, 2024 7:55 am

In its statement, the Assam Rifles alleged that the minister’s secretary “exited his vehicle, removed his jacket, and verbally abused the Assam Rifles personnel on duty” while other members of the convoy “engaged in disruptive behaviour”.

Meitei bodies accuse Assam Rifles of bias, cite Kuki-Zo opposition to its ‘replacement’ with CRPF

August 04, 2024 9:29 pm

Ten Kuki-Zo MLAs have written to PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah against a reported move to replace two Assam Rifles battalions in Manipur with CRPF.

Kuki-Zo MLAs of Manipur write to PM Modi, Amit Shah over replacement of Assam Rifles with CRPF

August 03, 2024 10:31 pm

In the letter, the Kuki-Zo MLAs expressed their concerns that removing the Assam Rifles and substituting them with a force less familiar with the local terrain and community dynamics could escalate violence

Assam Rifles personnel injured as patrol ambushed in Tinsukia district

April 17, 2024 7:25 am

According to a Defence official, a vehicle-mounted patrol of three Assam Rifles vehicles was moving from Changlang in Arunachal Pradesh to Margherita in Assam’s Tinsukia district when it came under attack by “unknown personnel” near Namdhang, Assam, around 8:30 am.